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Ask CityLab: How Can I Keep My Dog With Me While I'm Running Errands?
Cities aren’t always the friendliest place for man’s best friend. But you can make it a little better.
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First of all, if you’re asking this, you’re not alone: 44 percent of U.S. households have at least one dog, according to the American Pet Products Association—that’s up from 36.5 percent in 2012. If you live in a city, you’re probably also not alone in being bereft of a backyard. So failing access to an enclosed space in which your pooch can run around and get her recommended 30 minutes of daily activity, you’ll want to take to the streets.